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Origin of hollyer Total Records: 2  Origin of hollyer, Meaning of hollyer Origin: One Name Study Surnames: Hollyer Submitted by: Peter Walker Origin of hollyer, Meaning of hollyer Origin: It is very unlikely that there is a single origin to the name, despite many people believing that "all Hollyers are related". There are some early 14th century references to a Robert le Holyere and Adam Holiere which might suggest a Norman origin. One source does make this assertion, based on the Norman Osmund Hoielor of 1108. Surnames: Hollyer, Holyer, Hollier Submitted by: Peter Walker 2/17/2012 7:30 PM Page 1 of 1

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